stakeholder

noun

stake·​hold·​er ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər 

1

: a person entrusted with the stakes of bettors

2

: one that has a stake in an enterprise

3

: one who is involved in or affected by a course of action

stakeholding

ˈstāk-ˌhōl-diŋ 

noun

Examples of stakeholder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The approach allowed Cinema Country to direct a greater portion of its available cash budget toward talent while building a community of stakeholders. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

In early September, there was a virtual call with 80-plus artists, executives and stakeholders from the Asian music community with trustees and governors from the Recording Academy to review the efficacy of the new award. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

The single-entry portal, known as Oman Fintech Gate, is designed to provide innovators with a central platform to understand the market, evaluate their readiness and engage with relevant stakeholders. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

Recovery, when it’s required, is faster and more coherent because all stakeholders are working from the same operational picture. — Abha Dogra, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stakeholder

• officeholder
• beholder
• bondholder
• cardholder
• freeholder
• householder
• landholder
• leaseholder
• lienholder
• placeholder
• shareholder
• slaveholder

Legal Definition

stakeholder

noun

stake·​hold·​er ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər 

1

: a person holding property or owing an obligation that is claimed by two or more adverse claimants and who has no claim to or interest in the property or obligation

2

: a person having an interest or share in a commercial undertaking